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2020 Map of Shay Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Shay Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Abajo Mountains dominate this high-elevation region of San Juan County, where the Manti-La Sal National Forest encompasses a landscape defined by deep drainages and prominent mesas. Topographic detail reveals the steep descents from Shay Mtn and Shay Ridge into the complex canyon systems of Shay Canyon and Titus Canyon. The presence of industrial history is marked by the W Shay Mine (435) and W Shay Mine (437) located along the mountain flanks.

Water sources are scarce but significant in this arid terrain, with Indian Cr and Lower Indian Creek cutting through the eastern sections, while Spring Lake provides a rare point of collection near Robertson Pasture. The map highlights a network of forest routes, including the Shay Mountain Trail (098) and the Beef Basin Rd, which provide access to the expansive flats of Bridger Jack Mesa and Shay Mesa.